Lofoten Northern Lights Hunt Guided Tour from Svolvær

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About this activity

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with a local company that knows Lofoten inside and out. Instead of following a fixed route, we carefully plan each evening based on real-time weather forecasts, cloud coverage, and aurora activity to maximize your chances of seeing the lights. Travel in a comfortable heated minibus or coach, depending on group size, and discover quiet locations away from crowds and artificial light. Along the way, your local guide shares stories about Arctic life, Lofoten's culture, and the fascinating science behind the Aurora Borealis. With warm drinks, stunning scenery, and a flexible itinerary, this is more than a tour—it's an authentic Arctic experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 36 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Bravo Travelling AS

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hot drinks
Included: Local English-speaking guide
Included: Northern Lights hunting based on real-time weather and aurora forecasts
Included: Transportation by comfortable heated minibus or coach (depending on group size)
Included: Pickup and drop-off from selected accommodations in Svolvær
Included: Multiple scenic and photo stops during the evening (weather permitting)

Not included

Not included: Food and meals
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Svolvaer

10 min

The tour begins in Svolvær, where you meet your local guide before setting off into the Lofoten Islands in search of clear skies and the Northern Lights.
Lofoten Islands

50 min

Travel through the spectacular landscapes of the Lofoten Islands while your guide continuously follows the latest weather forecasts and aurora activity. The route changes each evening to maximize the chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Lofoten Islands

one hour

Stop at carefully selected viewpoints away from light pollution to experience the Northern Lights. Depending on weather conditions, there may be several photo stops during the evening.
Lofoten Islands

one hour

Continue the search for clear skies while enjoying stories about Arctic life, local culture and the science behind the Aurora Borealis. Warm drinks are served during one of the stops.
Lofoten Islands

one hour

The return journey to Svolvær is also part of the experience. We continue watching the sky, and if the Aurora appears or becomes stronger, we may make additional stops to give you even more opportunities to experience and photograph the Northern Lights.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Svolvær Tourist Information. Look for a Bravo Travelling minibus or coach. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

End point

Meet your guide outside the Svolvær Tourist Information. Look for a Bravo Travelling minibus or coach. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

Pickup points

Thon Hotel Lofoten
Scandic Svolvaer
Thon Hotel Svolvaer

Pickup is available from selected hotels and accommodations in Svolvær. Please be ready 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should be able to walk short distances on uneven, snowy or icy surfaces.